This will allow easyJet’s engineers to intervene and replace parts before they cause disruption to flights.

Since joining the airline from tour operator Tui, Mr Lundgren has spent a lot of time “meeting people, listening to people, learning the organisation” as he identifies which of its existing strategies he wants to develop.

“There won’t be any revolution here,” he said. “There will definitely be an evolution. I will supercharge and accelerate some of the things we already do.”

More than half of easyJet passengers will soon be able to book connecting flights through its website as it extends its Worldwide by easyJet service to include more airports and airlines.

The scheme, which is only available for passengers travelling via London Gatwick and Milan Malpensa, allows easyJet passengers needing a connecting flight operated by easyJet or another airline to make one booking that covers the entire trip.

EasyJet is adding Edinburgh, Berlin Tegel, Venice Marco Polo, Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports to the programme from this summer, which means more than half of its flights are included.

It also announced new partnerships with airlines Thomas Cook, Loganair, La Compagnie and Corsair.